© trainspo.comKalmar LMV
Built by Hägglund, Kalmar
Overview of the Kalmar LMV
Explore the LMV, a versatile service unit with a distinguished history in Sweden.
Built by Hägglund, Kalmar between 1953 and 1961, this locomotive features a B'2' classification and operates on a 1435 mm gauge.
With a top speed of 115 km/h, the LMV served the Swedish Rail Administration as Banverket LMV and later Infranord AB as Infranord LMV, highlighting its enduring reliability and adaptability.
Measuring 17.55 meters in length and weighing 19 tons, this service unit stands as a significant example of Swedish railway engineering.
Kalmar LMV technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | SJ Y6 | |
| Built by | Hägglund, Kalmar · 1953–1961 | |
| Top speed | 115 km/h71 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'2' | |
| Length | 17.55 m57 ft 7 in | |
| Weight | 19 t41,888 lb |
Operators of the Kalmar LMV
Railway companies that have operated the LMV, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Infranord AB | Infranord LMV | Sweden |
| Swedish Rail Administration | Banverket LMV | Sweden |
Kalmar LMV photos
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